• Trump insists on US control of Greenland, citing national security.
• Bipartisan US senators introduce bills to prevent annexation of the territory.
• Danish officials assert Greenland will not become part of the USA.
• Public sentiment in Greenland largely opposes US control.

The prospect of US control over Greenland has heightened tensions, particularly following statements from President Donald Trump who has reiterated his desire to take control of the autonomous Danish territory "one way or the other." Trump has floated the idea of annexation to bolster US security interests against perceived threats from Russia and China, claiming, "If we don't take Greenland, Russia or China will," which raises significant concerns among NATO allies, particularly Denmark, according to Le Monde and South China Morning Post.

In response to Trump's aggressive stance, bipartisan efforts in the US Congress aim to bar any funding for actions that would lead to the occupation or annexation of Greenland. The NATO Unity Protection Act, introduced by Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Lisa Murkowski, is designed to ensure taxpayer dollars cannot be used to "blockade, occupy, annex or otherwise assert control" over any NATO member state. This legislative push reflects growing concerns that Trump's moves could fracture NATO relations and undermine global alliances, as emphasized by Murkowski's assertion that it is "deeply troubling" for the US to threaten its allies, according to Al Jazeera.

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has firmly stated that "Greenland will not be part of the USA," echoing sentiments from Greenland's prime minister, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, who has also emphasized the territory's allegiance to Denmark and NATO. This staunch defense underscores the strong opposition from Danish and Greenlandic leaders against any form of US control. Recent surveys reveal that an overwhelming majority of Greenland's residents oppose joining the US, indicating that the local population's preferences are starkly at odds with Trump's ambitions, as per Le Monde and Al Jazeera.